Aussie deal boosts Freightways but NZ sharemarket falls – Market close
Freightways’ share price lifted 2.32% or 32c to $14.11 after it announced it was expanding further into Australia…
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman finally talks market down, as ANZ the latest to hike mortgage rates
ANZ is hiking its 18-month and two-year mortgage rates by 20 basis points, and its three, four, and…
China ends tax break on condoms in push to lift falling birth rate
“Decisions about having children in China today are shaped primarily by broader economic and lifestyle factors, such as…
Co-operative Bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis points
The bank’s standard two-year fixed rate will increase from 4.99% to 5.29%, while its three-year term moves from…
Tom Phillips case: Suppression continues as media fights to lift court restrictions
Then, on September 15, a Family Court judge made orders that further restricted publication. Now, NZME and Stuff…
Consumer confidence still negative despite lift, Roy Morgan index shows
“Although it’s early days in terms of the economic recovery, this is not the only indicator suggesting that…
Ryman and Tower lift but gentailers pull NZ sharemarket lower – Market close
“The flurry of investor days has probably left the question with investors: ‘It’s great you’ve got all of…
Election 2026: National promises to lift default KiwiSaver contribution to 12%
The change would be phased in, going up 0.5 percentage points a year a year from 2029. “If…
Police lift Riddiford St cordon following reports of ‘suspicious item’
Staff member Leroy Patton-Goldsbury said “no one was freaking out” after they shut the doors. “It was kind…
Auckland exhibition NZ Sculpture OnShore opens with 120 artworks for sale
Whakaruruhau, by Daniel McKerrow, won the inaugural Women’s Refuge NZ Sculpture of Strength (SOS) Award. The sculpture is…
Amnesty International chief Agnes Callamard calls on New Zealand to lift its game
Agnes Callamard in December 2024 at the release of an Amnesty International report that alleged Israel was committing…
NZ ranked 17th for pensions but urged to lift savings and retirement age
It said New Zealand should also focus on retirement income as the primary purpose of KiwiSaver and improve…